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P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715-)373-6130
Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING
May 22, 2025
James Crandall - Chair Marty Milanowski -Vice Chair Mary Dougherty
Susan Rosa Jeremy Oswald-Citizen Member Jeff Holte
Citizen Member - Vacant Donna Lundin– Citizen Member Teri Hanson
RE: May 22, 2025, Department of Human Services Board Meeting,
Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the
County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance,
Chapter 3, section 2-3-1(c).
Dear Committee Members:
Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Department of Human
Services Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Remote
connectivity is available. The meeting will originate from Conference Room A in the
Lower Level of the Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote
participation is available via Microsoft Teams or by phone using the information listed on
the next page.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION.
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Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the
Department of Human Services at 715 -373-6144 at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so
appropriate arrangement can be made.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Introduction of Christine Branagan, Applicant for DHS Citizen Board Vacancy –
Christine will speak briefly about her interest in an appointment and the skills and
experience she will bring to the board.
4. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the April 24, 2025, Meeting
Minutes
5. Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes please.)
6. Program Presentation – Elderly Nutrition Program Update, Carolyn Novak, Elderly
Nutrition Program Supervisor
7. Monthly Section Reports
A. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Tom Croteau
B. Family Services – Jo Beth Gonzalez
C. Support Services – Stephanie Eder
D. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler
E. Aging & Disability Services – Brynna Watters-Moffitt
8. Monthly Reports
A. Financial
B. Training
9. Discussion and Possible Action – Consideration of approval of DHS Resolution 2025-02
Department of Human Services Opposing Federal Cuts to Human Services Funding and its
recommendation to the full County Board of Supervisors
10. Discussion and Possible Action – Review of May 2025 Update of DHS portion of the
Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan
11. Discussion and Possible Action – Review of citizen application, consideration
regarding if recommendation for appointment to the DHS Board will be forwarded to
the County Board Chair
12. Northern Income Maintenance Update – Report on Results of Consortium County
Partners’ Vote to Remove Forest County Social Services from the Consortium
13. Other (Informational Items)
A. (WI) DHS Highlights Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on Wisconsin Medicaid
Member
B. Thank you to the DHS Board
14. Future Meetings
A. June 26, 2025, in the County Board Room, will include the Public Hearing on the
2026 DHS Budget and Opportunity for Comments Regarding Bayfield County’s
Policies and Procedures for Equal Opportunity in Employment, Service Delivery, and
Language Access
B. July 24, 2025
C. August 12, 2025
15. Discussion and Possible Action - Motion or Chair’s Statement to Adjourn
Thank you and have a safe trip home!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth A. Skulan
Elizabeth A. Skulan, Director
c: Mr. Mark Abeles Allison, County Administrator
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Managers
Lynn Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
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